Public Administration Programs
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Are you thinking about entering the public sector or considering your longer term career goals within government service?
Camosun offers professional programs that provide you with the opportunity to upgrade skills with an advanced credential while learning in an environment that recognizes your needs and lifestyle. These programs are unique in that many of the courses are offered by distance learning so you can maintain a full time job and still take courses to advance your career.
Our programs offer:
- flexible programming and course delivery, aimed at adult learners, including on line and face to face learning
- small class sizes (maximum 35 students, most at 12 - 20)
- relevant and applied content which means that you can do what you are taught
- current thinking and practice about public sector programs
- a management rather than a policy orientation with more emphasis on strategic planning, financial management, leadership, communication and negotiation
- instructors with relevant work experience
- highly competitive and affordable fees averaging $175 to $225 per course
- recognition for prior learning and possible course transfers from other post secondary programs
Our Programs
Camosun offers three choices:
- Local Government Administration
This program provides you with an opportunity to obtain recognition for post secondary studies that relate specifically to your role as local government employee. More information... - Managing for Government
Managing for Government provides new options if you already have a career in government, along with a degree, diploma and / or appropriate work experience. You'll receive a level of upgrading that will allow you to remain competitive in the public sector. More information... - Public Administration
This is a recognized, well-rounded program that provides you with the credentials to enter a management career in the public sector. More information...
If you're a participant in the Provincial Government's "Leading the Way" program, you can now get transfer credit into the Diploma program in Public Administration or the Advanced Diploma in Managing for Government.
